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Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Mark Vos

Mark Vos

Oct 3, 2023

Mark J. Vos Passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 60, after a lifelong battle with health problems. He was born on January 17, 1963, the son of the late Gregor and Carol Jean Vos. He was very strong and courageous throughout his life, especially when it came to his health issues.  Mark enjoyed bowling and...

Kim Mccallum

Kim Mccallum

Oct 3, 2023

In the soft embrace of time's passage, Kim Marie McCallum (nee Haase), aged 63, serenely took her leave on October 3, 2023, from the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Gracing this world with her presence on January 2, 1960, she was the beloved daughter of John and Ethel (nee Wagner) Haase. With hands that nurtured and a spirit that sang...

Joel Nehrbass

Joel Nehrbass

Oct 3, 2023

Joel Mark Nehrbass, age 77, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 3, 2023.  He was born on August 17, 1946 to Peter and Dolores (nee Weiss) Nehrbass in West Bend, WI.  On October 4, 1964, he married the love of his life Linda (nee Rossow) Nehrbass. Joel was a wonderful man who walked with his...

Thomas Ruttinger

Thomas Ruttinger

Oct 2, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Leroy Ruttinger, age 66, found peace on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home in the Town of Trenton.  Tom was born on May 28, 1957 in Milwaukee to Leroy and Betty (nee Lucka) Ruttinger.  He lived his entire life in Washington County, attending St Boniface Grade School and graduating from Washington High School in Germantown.  He married...

Mildred Parson

Mildred Parson

Oct 1, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Parson (nee Logemann) Passed peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born in Granville, WI, the daughter of the late Walter and Lydia Logemann. She married the love of her life James Parson on June 26, 1954, in West Allis, WI, and started their family. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and many crafts....

Lorraine Schmidt

Lorraine Schmidt

Sep 28, 2023

Lorraine Marie "Polly" Schmidt (nee Isselman), age 87, of Newburg and West Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was born January 10, 1936, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in West Bend to F.P. (Florent Peter) and Mayme (nee Nejedlo) Isselman. Polly was raised in Newburg. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and...

Robert May

Robert May

Sep 27, 2023

Robert "Bob" H. May Passed unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on September 27th, 2023, at the age of 59.  He was born in Port Washington, WI, the son of the late Alvin and Mary (nee Albrecht) May. The family moved from Port Washington to West Best where Bob attended West Bend East High school; he was a member of...

Mary Thanos

Mary Thanos

Sep 27, 2023

Mary J. Thanos (nee Mapes) Passed peacefully at her home, after losing her courageous 16 year battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born in West Bend, WI, the daughter of the late Harold A Mapes Sr. and Dorothy Mapes (nee Boerger). Mary graduated from West Bend High School in 1964...

Gene Graff

Gene Graff

Sep 24, 2023

Gene K. Graff, age 93 years Lifelong resident of Jackson, WI, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He is the son of the late Harvey and Clara (nee Richter) Graff. Gene married Marcella "Marcy" H. Graff (nee Bublitz) on April 29, 1950, at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church of Jackson. Gene enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, and spending...

Sharon Schreck

Sharon Schreck

Sep 23, 2023

Sharon Linda Schreck (nee Flann), age 79, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Froedtert of Milwaukee.  She was born on November 29, 1943 to Arnold and Emma Flann (nee Reinholz). Sharon enjoyed drawing, painting, beautiful views at their lake house, family time, jewelry making, leather making anything to keep her busy. Too many hobbies to name....

Robert Dei

Robert Dei

Sep 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dennis Dei, age 59, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home in Kewaskum, on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in West Bend, Wisconsin on November 26, 1963, to Byron and Lucille (Scheerer) Dei. Voted "Most Rowdy" by his peers, Bob was a graduate of Kewaskum High School, Class of 1982. Bob was united in...

Shirley Hahn

Shirley Hahn

Sep 21, 2023

Shirley Ann Hahn (nee Schmitt), age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital of West Bend.   She was born on September 1, 1943 in Hustisford, WI to Peter and Louindine (nee Siegman) Schmitt. Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Daniel; 3 children - Lisa (William) of Grafton, WI, Michael (Tammy)...

Thomas Snyder

Thomas Snyder

Sep 19, 2023

Thomas "Tom" E. Snyder Passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born in Hartford, WI, the son of the late Arthur and Harriet Snyder. Tom graduated from Hartford Union High School and attended the University of Lake School and The University of Wisconsin Madison. After living in the West Bend area for many...

Gregory Neill

Gregory Neill

Sep 19, 2023

Gregory Dale Neill, age 70, passed away on September 19, 2023, at his home in White Lake, WI.  He was born on October 21, 1952 in Massachusetts to Allen and Beatrice (nee Ward) Neill. In his childhood years the family moved frequently, living in different states due to his father's work. He lived in the West Bend area from middle...

Loretta Meyer

Loretta Meyer

Sep 19, 2023

Loretta Josephine Meyer (nee Heimerl) Was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 83. Loretta was born in Sheboygan, WI, on April 28, 1940, to Sylvester and Lydia (nee Schneider) Heimerl. Loretta grew up on the family farm in Little Kohler, she was the oldest of 13 children. Loretta...

Marilyn Rachwal

Marilyn Rachwal

Sep 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Marilyn "Granny" Rachwal It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn "Granny" Rachwal, (neé Blamer), who departed peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, surrounded by her cherished family. At 89 years old, Marilyn left behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and boundless love. Born on...

Jacqueline Banovich

Jacqueline Banovich

Sep 6, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" V. Banovich (nee Carr) Passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with her family at her side, at the age of 83. She was born on September 22, 1939, in Pequaming MI, the daughter of the late Earl G. and Helen L. (nee Wagner) Carr. Jackie spent her early years growing up in the UP...

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